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Physical Therapy in Tampa, FL for Athletes Who Refuse to Sit Out

Whether you're dealing with knee pain that's keeping you off the basketball court, a shoulder injury affecting your shot, or an old hamstring strain limiting your speed—you don't have to accept being sidelined. At Crossover Physical Therapy & Performance, we help Tampa athletes get out of pain and back to the sports and activities they love with 1-on-1, performance-focused care.

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You're Frustrated, In Pain, and Wondering If You'll Ever Play at Your Best Again

Injuries don't just hurt physically—they make you question your identity as an athlete. Traditional physical therapy clinics treat you like a number, giving you cookie-cutter exercises while juggling three other patients at once. You're stuck wondering: Will I ever get back on the court? Can I trust my body again?

You're Avoiding Your Sport

You skip pickup games or cut workouts short because you don't know if your knee, ankle, or shoulder will hold up. The fear of re-injury keeps you on the sidelines.

Generic PT Isn't Cutting It

You've done the same band exercises and ice treatments at big PT mills, but nothing's addressing what you actually need—to jump, sprint, cut, and perform like an athlete.

You Don't Have a Clear Plan

Your doctor said "take it easy" or "avoid impact," but you need to get back to playing your sport. You're confused about what you should—or shouldn't—be doing to heal.
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Sports Physical Therapy That Bridges the Gap Between Injury and Performance

At Crossover, we don't treat you like a diagnosis code. We treat you like the athlete you are. Every session is 60 minutes, 1-on-1 with your Doctor of Physical Therapy—no aides, no rotating therapists, no falling asleep with an e-stim machine. We combine hands-on manual therapy, progressive strength training, and sport-specific movements to get you back inside the lines, stronger and more confident than before.

  • 1-on-1 sessions with a sports-focused Doctor of Physical Therapy who understands athletic demands
  • Personalized treatment plans with 24/7 text access to your PT and custom video exercises via mobile app
  • Return-to-sport programming designed to optimize your performance and prevent future injuries
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"Dr. Bryant provides top-notch guidance and expertise. He bridges a critical gap between routine physical therapy experience and sports performance, creating a dynamic environment for growth and improvement in everything from sport-specific training to day-to-day function. He provided stellar insight into my own movement patterns and deficits, and helped me regain function that I lost from surgery with awesome results. I hadn't hoped to achieve as much as I did with him and he has my highest recommendation. Your health is worth every penny, and this is an investment that will help maintain and enhance your abilities for years to come."
Katherine Minyard

Your 3-Step Plan to Get Back on the Court, Field, or Gym Floor

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1. Identify the Root Cause of Your Problem

During your 60-minute evaluation, we dig deep to understand exactly what's causing your pain—not just where it hurts, but why. We'll create a personalized game plan to get you back to your sport, with clear milestones and realistic timelines.
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2. The Work Begins

Your physical therapist guides you step-by-step through progressive exercises, manual therapy, and hard work in the gym. No passive treatments here—just intelligent programming that addresses mobility, strength, and sport-specific movements.
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3. Step Back In and Stay Inside the Lines

As you near the end of your plan, we'll take you through a return-to-sport program to make sure you're truly ready to perform. You'll walk away with the tools to train harder, recover smarter, and stay healthy for the long haul.
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We Help Tampa Athletes Overcome Pain and Get Back to What They Love

Whether you're a weekend warrior, a high school athlete prepping for tryouts, or a runner training for your next race, we treat the injuries and conditions that are keeping you from performing at your best. Our Tampa physical therapy clinic specializes in sports-related pain and movement dysfunction—from acute injuries to chronic issues that just won't go away.
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Knee pain, ACL recovery, meniscus injuries, runner's knee, patellar tendinitis, and IT band syndrome
Shoulder pain, rotator cuff injuries, impingement, labral tears, and throwing-related dysfunction
Ankle sprains, Achilles tendinitis, shin splints, hamstring strains, hip pain, and back pain affecting athletic performance

  • 1-on-1 sessions with a sports-focused Doctor of Physical Therapy who understands athletic demands
  • Personalized treatment plans with 24/7 text access to your PT and custom video exercises via mobile app
  • Return-to-sport programming designed to optimize your performance and prevent future injuries
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See What Tampa Athletes Are Saying About Crossover

5.0 Stars · 57 Google Reviews

"I highly recommend Crossover for all of your Physical Therapy needs! I am a professional circus artist and in my line of work I injured my shoulder doing a high level stunt. Because of this I thought I was going to have to give up my dreams as an aerialist and juggler. Bryant made me a plan to follow at home as well as in sessions with him. We are not even half way through and I am seeing amazing improvements. My mobility in my shoulder is coming back, I'm training for multiple hours, doing gigs, and living my daily life with little to no pain."

Abigail Lindsey

 "I came to Crossover Physical Therapy due to developing runner's knee which was caused by an increase in my weekly miles run. A program was developed and agreed upon and we started working on these issues the same week. Thanks to the work put in at Crossover I managed to run over 17 miles at my race which was longer than any runs I had done in one day. I've also been able to see noticeable improvements in my running including overall mileage and speed."

Chris Sanford

Josh Phillips

 "I had the pleasure of working with Dr. Bryant Villota at Crossover Physical Therapy & Performance. His treatment plan significantly helped me with my chronic knee pain after a CrossFit injury. His treatment plans were tailored specifically for my level of daily activity. I highly recommend anyone trying to invest in their health to consider Crossover Physical Therapy. Extremely professional, the best customer service, and definitely a long lasting healthy outcome."

Sabair Pradhan

Dr. Bryant Villota

PT, DTP, MBA, LAT, ATC

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Bryant is a physical therapist and athletic trainer proudly leading Crossover Physical Therapy and Performance in Tampa, Florida. With over a decade of experience, Bryant has dedicated his career to aiding athletes of all levels, ranging from professionals and collegiate players to high school rising stars. His clients have included United States Coast Guard rescue swimmers, runners, Crossfit enthusiasts, powerlifting athletes, and weekend warriors.

Bryant began his educational journey at the University of South Florida, earning a Bachelor's degree in Athletic Training. He gained valuable experience working closely with USF’s men's basketball, football, and soccer teams. He furthered his expertise by completing a Sports Medicine fellowship at Eckerd College in St. Petersburg, Florida, where he continued to hone his craft with their soccer, softball, and basketball teams. Bryant then pursued a Master’s of Business Administration at the University of West Georgia, while working with the football, baseball, and basketball teams.

Recognizing the importance of merging his athletic background with his passion for physical rehabilitation and athletic performance, he completed a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences in 2019. 

Beyond his professional pursuits, Bryant has nurtured a lifelong love for basketball, football, and soccer. According to him, the GOAT is Michael Jordan (sorry, not sorry Lebron fans!), but his favorite players are Kobe Bryant 🙏🏼and Allen Iverson. He’s currently hooping in the Kyrie 7’s. When not immersed in sports, Bryant treasures spending time with his wife and their dog, watching movies, kayaking, and traveling.

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At Crossover Physical Therapy & Performance we understand what it means to be an athlete and the happiness the sport or activity can give a person. We have also been injured before and have gone to the traditional “cookie cutter” physical therapy clinic. After the first 30 minutes you can already tell that this isn’t the place for you if I wanted to get better and return to playing your sport. Unfortunately, those clinics are unable to give you the time and quality of care that you deserve to get you back to what you love to do.  We will always provide 1:1 sessions so we are able to give you the best experience in your journey to returning to your sport. 

We bridge the gap between physical therapy and sports performance through evaluating where you are in your injury process and building a plan together to get you to where you want to be. We want to help you crossover from your injury to your sport. 

Ready to Step Back Inside the Lines?

We're located in Tampa near South Tampa, Seminole Heights, Midtown, West Tampa, Tampa Heights, and Hyde Park. Just minutes from Downtown Tampa and easy to access from I-275.

Email:
 info@crossoverptp.com

Phone:
 (813) 816-2840

Office:
 3031 W Cypress St, Suite B Tampa, FL 33609

Driving Directions Snippet: We're just 10 minutes from Downtown Tampa, near the intersection of W Cypress St and N Howard Ave. Close to Tampa General Hospital and easy access from Dale Mabry Highway and I-275. Plenty of free parking on-site.

 

Frequently Asked Questions

Have questions about physical therapy in Tampa, FL? We've got answers.

Do I need a referral or prescription to see a physical therapist in Tampa?

No! In the state of Florida, we have direct access for 30 days, meaning you can see a physical therapist and progress through your plan of care for 30 days without a referral from your doctor. Our Doctors of Physical Therapy are trained to assess your condition, diagnose movement impairments, and create a treatment plan—or refer you to a medical specialist if needed. This makes it easy for you to start feeling better sooner without waiting for lengthy referrals or appointments with multiple providers.

Do you take insurance, or how does payment work?

At Crossover, we are considered "out-of-network" providers, which allows us to treat you as an individual—not a diagnosis code. This means we can provide the high-quality, 1-on-1 care you deserve without insurance restrictions limiting your treatment. We accept FSA/HSA cards, and we provide superbills (medical receipts) that you can submit to your insurance company for potential reimbursement if you have out-of-network benefits. Many out-of-network benefits reimburse part, if not all, of the services billed once your deductible has been met. We're happy to walk you through this process and provide a Good Faith Estimate of costs upfront.

How is Crossover different from other physical therapy clinics in Tampa?

At Crossover, you'll never be double-booked or handed off to an aide. Every session is 60 minutes, 1-on-1 with your Doctor of Physical Therapy. We specialize in sports-related injuries and active lifestyles, so we understand what it takes to get you back to jumping, sprinting, cutting, and performing at your best. We combine hands-on manual therapy, progressive strength training, and sport-specific exercises in a gym-based setting—no falling asleep with an e-stim machine here. Plus, you'll have 24/7 access to your PT via text or email, custom video exercises delivered through our mobile app, and a clear game plan from day one. We focus on long-term results, not short-term fixes.

Ready to take your first step?

During this 15-minute phone consultation we listen to you talk about what happened, what is giving you trouble now, what you’ve tried, and how this is affecting your life and the sport you play. You can let it all out, we are very good listeners!
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